03 March 2023

Simorgh Shelter

 Simorgh Shelter
The Simorgh Shelter or Simorgh Refuge is a Damavand Camp which located on the western trekking trail of Iran's Mount Damavand, Iran. Simorgh Camp's two-story building gives room for about 40 climbers. It is possible to pitch up at least 40 to 50 tents at a tenting campsite next to the Simorgh refuge (latitude: 35.9564°, longitude: 52.0825°, elevation: 4,200 m), making it suitable for climbers even on busy days. The Simorq mountain shelter has lighting both inside and outside that is powered by solar energy. There is currently no water in the shelter's outdoor restroom. The snowmelt flowing water, which is 150 meters northeast of Simorgh camp, is the only water source in this mountain camp site.


Mt. Damavand West Trail Climbing Tour Guide
Simorgh Shelter lat: 35.9564° – lon: 52.0825° – alt 4,200 m


You can also Climb Damavand by going west. After the traditional south path, it is the mountainside that sees the second-highest number of climbers. You must first travel to Polour Camp from the Haraz Road if you want to hike Damavand from the western front. Off-road vehicles from Polour can transport you through Lar Road and to the starting point of the Damavand West Trekking Route, also known as the Parking Area or Damavand West Route Basecamp, throughout the summer. The ascent often begins from Vararood's west front base camp to Damavand.


Mount Damavand Iran West Route Trekking Tour Guide
Simorgh Shelter lat: 35.9564° – lon: 52.0825° – alt 4,200 m


This base camp (Parking Area) is located at an altitude of around 3400 meters above sea level. To get to Simorgh shelter, you must hike from the parking lot. The Simorgh camping area has running water, which is a useful amenity. Spend the night in the tenting area or the Simorgh shelter. The climb from the parking lot to the Simorgh shelter takes about 3–4 hours. Depending on your physical condition, ability to breathe, and level of readiness, it could take you anywhere between 5-7 hours to reach the west summit of the Damavand volcano crater from Simorq shelter.


Damavand West Route Mountaineering Tour Guide
Simorgh Shelter lat: 35.9564° – lon: 52.0825° – alt 4,200 m


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27 February 2023

Takht Fereydon Shelter

 Takht Fereydon Shelter
At 4,380 meters above sea level, Takhte Fereydoun Shelter is situated on the Damavand north-east route. Twenty to twenty-five climbers can stay in this Damavand Camp, and tents can be set up all around it. A small spring (water from the snowmelt) on the shelter's northern side serves as the summertime water source for climbers. There are two floors.


Takhte Fereydoun Shelter
Climbing Damavand Mountain North-East Side
Lat: 35.9665°, Lon: 52.1341°, Alt: 4,380 m

Trekking Damavand from the eastern trail, for the most part, the rocks, snow, and ice cover the summit trail as it ascends. After passing through the Gardaneh-Sar and the beginning of the northeast ridge, there is a clear footprint, and it takes about 6 hours to ascend to Takhte Fereydoon shelter (lat: 35.9665°, lon: 52.1341°). There are two places along the path where you can use the snowmelt water, but if you're not used to drinking water from snow, it's best to avoid doing so.

Takht Fereydon Campsite
The last place where water may be taken from the glaciers is 100 meters away, on the slope leading to Takht-e Fereydun shelter. The shelter is located on the Yakhar glacier's edge. Near the shelter,  tents might be erected. Takht Fereydoun shelter is a good place to set up camp and spend the night. The region has both water (snowfall) and wind protection on the refuge's ridge; but, in the morning, one must climb a challenging slope to reach Damavand top.


Takhte Fereydoun Refuge Location
Damavand Mountain North-East Route

Damavand Attraction in the Northeast
The northeast face's innate beauty is well acknowledged. It has plenty of water and plants. In addition to being more difficult to access than other slopes of Damavand, its protection from hunters has made it a haven for endangered species. These elements combined to form a pristine land on the northern face.

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25 February 2023

Damavand 4000 Shelter


4000 Shelter Damavand
North Face of Mount Damavand Shelter 4000
Since it was built at a height of 4,000 meters, the first shelter along Mount Damavand's northern path is known as the "Damavand 4000 Shelter." This Damavand camp can support up to 20 climbers under ideal conditions. The metal shelter structure, which was constructed on the Damavand's north face ridge, remains unequipped. It is open to strong winds. Water is extracted from glaciers on both sides of the ridge, although during the summer, the glaciers are vulnerable to rock slides. In general, the 4000-Shelter (lat: 35.9782°, lon: 52.1112°, alt: 3,996 m) is a better option for climbing Damavand in the winter.


Damavand 4000 Shelter
Mount Damavand North Face Route

Climbing Guide for the Damavand North Route
Climbing Damavand from the northern face is one of the trickiest ascent routes. The north face's summer basecamp is located at the Big Rock, which is five kilometers from the Nandal Village (latitude: 36.0303°, longitude: 52.1740°, elevation: 2350 m) and marks the end of the Nandal plain. The Great Stone, located in latitude 36.0119, longitude 52.1205, and elevation 2,920 meters, is the starting point from which you will climb to a height of 5,670 meters. You can save time and, of course, climb more efficiently by taking a rental off-road vehicle from the settlement of Nandal to the Big Rock.

Mule and Porter 
Similar to the northeast approach, climbers can hire a mule to carry their backpacks on the Damavand north side, which is quite beneficial. The mule can then be used to take the backpacks to the Damavand 4000 Shelter. Mules will carry your cargo from Big Rock to the 4000m refuge. The use of mules is obviously less prevalent on the northern front than it is on the southern front, and mules are not always available. If you choose to use a mule, it is better to make the necessary arrangements from inside the Nandal hamlet and before reaching the enormous stone.


Damavand North Route 
Mount Damavand Climbing Guide

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23 February 2023

Damavand 5000 Shelter

 5000 Shelter Damavand 

Damavand Camp - Damavand 5000 Camp
The Damavand 5000 Shelter, unlike what its name might imply, was actually erected 4626 meters above sea level! The 5000-Shelter (lat: 35.9681°, lon: 52.1147°) is the highest refuge among the Damavand Camps, the huts, and shelters along the different roads going to Damavand peak. On the northern face, Damavand 5000 Refuge (also known as Jan-Panah 5000) is situated around 600 meters higher than the Damavand 4000-Shelter. The shelters resemble one another quite a little. The highest refugium can accommodate 15 to 20 climbers. It is functionally and suitably equivalent to the Jan-Panah 4000 and has two full levels.


Damavand 5000 Refuge
Damavand Mountain North Face

Only the top floor of the Damavand 5000 camp, which is only about 1.8 meters high, has a wooden floor, though. Also, there isn't a proper stairs to climb, and it should be kept in mind that getting to the upper floor requires aid from others and is not at all straightforward, especially for shorter people. There are flat spots around Jan-Panah 5,000 shelter where fewer than ten tents can be spread out. The 5000 Shelter north of Damavand is covered in a variety of texts, graffiti, logos, signs, and advertisements. In the highlands, vandalism never seems to stop. Read more about Damavand.

Mule and Transportation
To get to the Big Stone (Lat: 36.0119°, Lon: 52.1205°), you can either take a 4WD off-road vehicle on a gravel road from the community of Nandel Village or walk there. Mules can transport bags to 4000-Shelter (Jan Panah 4000), however the price of each backpack (measured in tomans) changes every year owing to inflation. The last water source along Damavand's northern route is the Gosfandsara (sheepfold), which is located approximately three kilometers before the Big Rock and from which water may be taken. Of course, based on the situation, it may be able to collect water from the glacier and the 5000-Shelter peak (Jan-Panah 5000).


Damavand North Route Map
Mount Damavand Climbing Guide


Damavand Guide

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19 November 2022

Damavand Tour

Damavand Tour

Damavand Mountain Hike Trek and Climb Tour
Many of you have probably dreamed about ascending Iran's Mount Damavand. By going on a Damavand tour, you may now actually experience the temptation of this majestic volcano. Let's work together to formalize all the preparations for a Damavand tour package, so stay in touch for further details.

Damavand Trekking Tour
Damavand Mountain Hike Trek and Climb Tour

Damavand Trekking Tour
Mount Damavand Hiking Trekking and Climbing Tours
We are a leading Damavand tour operator situated in Tehran, Iran and we organize Mount Damavand Iran Tours for Hiking, Trekking, and Climbing. Providing a wide range of high-end trekking excursions to Damavand as well as other Iranian mountains for mountaineering tours and Damavand ski touring. These excursion programs include everything from beginner-friendly summer treks to strenuous winter climbs up the Damavand. Our team of highly skilled Damavand tour guides in Tehran provide guiding support to numerous individual climbers, climbing groups, and tour operators each year. For incoming groups, we offer the greatest services. Discover useful details at How to Climb Mount Damavand Iran.

Damavand Tour - Private, Economy and Group Tours
We provide 3 different kinds of Damavand hiking excursion tours to Iran's highest point:

I- Damavand Private Tour, (all seasons – trekking & skiing).
II- Damavand Economy Tour, (summer – trekking).
III- Damavand Group Tour, (summer – trekking).

Mount Damavand Climbing Tour Map
Damavand Climbing Tour Map

I- Damavand Private Tour
This is a highly recommended fully customized VIP tour package for arriving foreign climbers and mountain visitors travelling to Iran. In order to best meet your program, it is extremely adjustable in terms of time, itinerary, services, help for Iran visa authorization codes, and other logistics. With this tour package, you might benefit the most from a specially designed excursion. Every service required for your journey to Iran, a climbing tour of Damavand, and a tour of Iran's highlights is included.

II- Damavand Economic Tour
Also known as a group tour, it is a budget-friendly choice for lone climbers who prefer to split travel costs with other mountaineers. A shared trip offers the essential services for a Damavand trekking excursion even if it does not offer a full package and is less flexible in terms of time and itinerary. It is designed to enable lone climbers to join forces with mountaineers from different countries and ascend together while spending as little money as possible.

III- Damavand Group Tours
Our group tours to Mount Damavand are designed specifically for trekking teams and mountaineering groups during the summer season. We advise against solo trekkers or climbers who plan to climb Damavand alone from choosing this tour package. We provide our professional assistance to different climbing organizations to enhance their chances of success in a cost-effective manner when attempting to climb Damavand Peak. At Damavand Group Tours, we warmly invite all foreign hiking and trekking groups to join us.

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Damavand Hiking Trekking and Climbing Tour
Damavand Tour, Iran's highest peak at 5,670 m, is a hiking expedition that combines climbing and trekking (18,600 ft). This massive peak is one of the most accessible large mountains in the world for hiking, trekking, and climbing expeditions. Damavand is gradually gaining popularity as a climbing and ski-touring destination. It is a lesser-known yet magnificent summit. The Damavand trip is conceivably the fastest 5600-meter trekking expedition on the entire planet.

The first camp on the Damavand hiking trail is Polour Mountaineering Campsite, which is within a few hours from Tehran's IKA International Airport. You can experience the views, landmarks, and natural grandeur of Damavand's famed peak by making the fast ascent to its summit as part of a climbing tour program. If you need any additional services in Iran, such as tickets for internal and international travel, cultural and historical tours, etc., don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Highlights of the Damavand Tour
- Include the volcanic crater on the conical-shaped Damavand Volcano.
- It has an amazing icefall called Abshar Yakhi, which is located at the height of about 5100 meters.
- With a height of 5,671 meters, Mt. Damavand is the second-highest volcano in the northern hemisphere.
- The tallest peak in the area, Mount Damavand, is also known as the Middle East's and Iran's roof.

Mount Damavand Hiking and Climbing Tour
Damavand Hiking Trekking and Climbing Tours


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